Sun Peaks Wine Festival, British Columbia

Like no other, [R438R, Sun Peaks Resort] pairs up a day on the slopes with good wine and good food. Three mountains, groomers galore and the annual Winter Wine Festival make January the best time to visit.

You don’t have to be a sommelier-in-training to enjoy the festival; plenty of neophytes join the tastings, too. Learn fondue etiquette, pair bubbly with brunch, try icewines, go for a classic cheese and wine duo, dine on gourmet wine masters’ feasts, or test every wine you can.

To sip BC’s best vintages of the year, attend the Medal Winners Tasting that pairs the award-winning wines with seasonal small plates. If traditional wine events are too hoity-toity, try the bartender’s mixology contest at Mackdaddy’s, voting for the best cocktail made with a BC wine and then dancing off the buzz.

Lodging and festival event packages: Start at $150 per person, per nightSki, Sip, and Stay Package: Three nights of lodging with two days of skiing, and three wine festival events of your choice. Starting at $499 per person double occupancy. Sun Peaks lodging options: Seven hotels, boutique to luxury. Condos, townhouses and chalets. A hostel and a bed and breakfast for budget travelers.Ski in-ski out lodging: Some hotels and condos. Clarify when making reservations.Reservations: 877-212-7107 or online.More information Click Here